Table 4.
Risks of combined MMP-3/TIMP-1 genotype for developing duodenal ulcer in females
Gastritis | Duodenal ulcer | OR (95% CI) | P | |
---|---|---|---|---|
MMP-3-1612- TIMP-1372 | n (%) | n (%) | ||
5A carrier - T carrier | 39 (88.6) | 5 (11.4) | 1 | - |
5A carrier - C/C | 7 (77.8) | 2 (22.2) | 2.23 (0.36 - 13.85) | 0.59 |
6A/6A - T carrier | 109 (75.2) | 36 (24.8) | 2.58 (0.94 - 7.03) | 0.06 |
6A/6A - C/C | 28 (68.3) | 13 (31.7) | 3.62 (1.16 - 11.32) | 0.03 |
The p value was determined by Fisher's exact test. OR, odds ratio; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval.